The newly updated 2005 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) advise people to balance their calories and incorporate physical activity as two key strategies for weight control. The new guidelines note, “When it comes to body weight control, it is calories that count – not the proportions of fat, carbohydrates and protein in the diet. Successful and sustainable weight loss and weight maintenance strategies require attention to both sides of the energy balance equation (i.e., caloric intake and energy expenditure).”
Diet soft drinks can help people reduce calorie intake, whether for weight loss or weight maintenance purposes. Extensive information on nutrition and health topics such as hydration and calorie intake and how diet sodas can be a refreshing part of a healthy diet is available below.
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